The FIFA men’s World Cup 2026 enters a new phase Monday as the knockout rounds continue, and every match becomes a “win-or-go-home” final game that could go into overtime or penalty kicks.
After weeks of group-stage drama across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the Round of 32 kicked off with Canada’s win over South Africa on Sunday and an incredible schedule of matchups today between top contenders, such as Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Morocco, Japan and Paraguay.
Who plays today in the World Cup?
World Cup games today: Monday’s June 29 Round of 32 schedule
- Brazil vs. Japan: 1 p.m. at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Germany vs. Australia: 4:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Netherlands vs. Morocco: 9 p.m. at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico
All three matches carry enormous stakes as winners advance to Round of 16 and losers go home.
How to watch the World Cup games today on TV
Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:
- Telemundo, Universo: Spanish-language coverage
- FOX, FS1: English-language broadcasts
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
If you don’t have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match live.
Where to stream World Cup matches live?
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
When does Team USA play next?
Interest also remains high around the U.S. Men’s National Team.
The United States advanced from the group stage and remains alive in the tournament, making searches related to the U.S. schedule among the most popular World Cup questions nationwide.
- USA vs Boznia and Herzegovina: Wednesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. ET at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California
When does the 2026 World Cup end? FIFA World Cup schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14 and 15
- Third-place match: July 18
- World Cup final: July 19
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at mfrancis@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What World Cup games are on today? Full schedule, TV channels, start times
